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Let them eat cake! French bakeries are protesting because opening on May 1 is (possibly) against the law

France’s Labor Day bread battle pits bakers’ business needs against worker rights, as lawmakers seek clarity on a centuries-old tradition.

Fortune

Can France's prime minister call a referendum on the budget?

The potential move follows the passing of France's tumultuous 2025 budget in February, which aims to reduce the public deficit to 5.4% of GDP this year.

Euronews

Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US demand that city and embassy contractors pledge to be anti-DEI

France was also hit with the demand. ‘France and Europe will defend their companies, their consumers, but also their values,’ said the French Foreign Trade Ministry

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France and Poland’s reconciliation is a sign of Europe’s alarm over US disengagement

A new pact could be the first step towards extending France’s nuclear shield over central Europe

The Guardian - UK

Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa

The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international outrage.

Euronews

Red Roses confirm clashes with Spain and France in World Cup warm-ups

England have added two warm-up matches to the calendar ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Bronze-age Britain traded tin with the Mediterranean, shows new study – settling a two-century debate

Tin was the critical mineral of the ancient world. It was essential to alloy with copper to make bronze, which for many centuries was the preferred metal for tools and weapons. Yet sources of tin are very scarce – and were especially so for the rapidly growing bronze age towns,…

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France and Germany to launch new security council amid Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday said they would strengthen defence cooperation, during Merz’s first trip abroad since taking office.

Radio France Internationale

Merz and Macron to jumpstart Franco-German relations in ‘new push for Europe’

German chancellor says reset vital to help Europe become more unified to face huge security and economic challenges

The Guardian - UK

France, Germany Say To Cooperate More Closely On Defence

French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up security cooperation in the face of Russian threats, as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip abroad.

International Business Times

Merz-Macron meeting: Germany and France to set up 'joint defence and security council'

The meeting between the two leaders was an attempt to revive the stalled 'Franco-German motor' before Germany's new chancellor heads to Poland.

Euronews

Merz presents united European front in first overseas trip as German chancellor

Merz's trips come the day after his historic defeat in the first round of voting in the German parliament, the Bundestag.

Euronews

Sister says jailed French couple in Iran are at breaking point

Locked in a windowless cell with the lights on day and night, French teacher Cécile Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris on Wednesday marked three years in Iran’s notorious Evin Prison. As the anniversary passes, Kohler’s sister has told RFI their situation is unbearable and deteriorating fast.

Radio France Internationale

Three out of four French women affected by sexism at work, survey shows

For three out of four women in France, sexist attitudes and decisions at work are still a reality, according to a survey released by the French organisation of diversity managers (AFDM).

Radio France Internationale

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The Conversation Africa’s first 10 years: a story of new media powered by generosity

Starting from scratch is daunting. And exhilarating. Your heart pounds, you can taste adrenaline, the sense of urgency and anticipation makes you high. I can recall each of these sensations 10 years after the thrilling moment when The Conversation Africa went live, and our first newsletter was sent out. Thanks…

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: How bitter wartime enemies France and Germany built a friendship that underpins the EU

They were bitter enemies, seemingly destined to be perpetually at odds after fighting two devastating world wars less than 30 years apart.

International Business Times

Syrian Leader To Meet Macron In First European Visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Radio France Internationale

France to host Syrian president on first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday for the former Islamist rebel's first European visit, despite growing doubts about Syria's ruling Islamist coalition and protests from France's far right.

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PSG vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups

A UEFA Champions League final spot is up for grabs as France’s PSG host Arsenal in second leg of the semifinal in Paris.

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60 Photos That Show What Life In Europe Looked Like 100 Years Ago

Old photographs can be windows into a time we never experienced.

International Business Times

EDF Complaint Blocks Czech-Korean Nuclear Deal

A Czech court said Tuesday it blocked a multi-billion-dollar deal between Prague and South Korea's KHNP on the construction of two nuclear units following a complaint by France's EDF. KHNP won the contract last July after beating EDF in the tender, but the French giant filed an appeal with the…

PC Gamer

Cryptocurrency investors are being targeted for ransom, kidnappings, and mutilations across France, with abductors demanding between $6M and $10M in crytpo funds

Crypto's lack of accountability is painting targets on investors backs.

Radio France Internationale

Macron courts Turkmenistan's leader in rare Elysee talks over gas reserves

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hosted the de facto leader of Turkmenistan for rare talks at the Elysee Palace, with Paris showing interest in the vast gas reserves of the reclusive Central Asian state.

Radio France Internationale

Russian journalist who criticised Ukraine war escaped to France with NGO's help

A Russian reporter critical of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine said on Monday she had fled to France after Reporters Without Borders (RSF) helped coordinate her escape. The NGO hailed her resilience and said her story was a "message of hope" for other journalists.

Evening Standard

France's edgiest dance collective hits the Southbank: 'this is the energy of now'

Britain’s leading contemporary dance company Rambert are bringing over ultra-cool French collective (La) Horde for the first in a series of cutting edge collaborations

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